Volkswagen Golf, Golf SV Recall R/2018/031: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 21
- vehicles in the UK
- 69U6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf, Golf SV vehicles built between 1 July 2014 and 15 November 2014. There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.
Are You Affected?
Golf, Golf SV built between 1 July 2014 and 15 November 2014 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 21 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 69U6 or the DVSA reference R/2018/031. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Arteon, Golf, PassatOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/014 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2018/034 on 29 Jan 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/062 on 7 Mar 2018, for starter motor may malfunction and overheat. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/031, launched 2 February 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.